A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2869801 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2871197 epoch_slot_no: 19997 block_no: 2869667 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4460 time: 2019-07-20 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec09a5f5dcaccb8f7edda7e79f25ca254f7e7abfc913736533860faae513f21dBlock Operator
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